Indian Oil Corporation Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 150 Vacancies in Eastern Region – Apply Online

Indian Oil Corporation Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 150 Vacancies in Eastern Region – Apply Online

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, has released a new notification for engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for its Marketing Division – Eastern Region.

A total of 150 apprentice vacancies are available across multiple states including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portal from 2 March 2026 to 9 March 2026 (5 PM).

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 IOCL Apprentice 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

• Division: Marketing Division – Eastern Region

• Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26/1

• Total Posts: 150

• Training Duration: 12 Months

• Application Mode: Online (NAPS/NATS Portal + Microsoft Form)

• Last Date to Apply: 9 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Selection Process: Merit-Based (No Exam/Interview)

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State-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are distributed across the following states/UTs:

• West Bengal

• Bihar

• Odisha

• Jharkhand

• Sikkim

• Nagaland

• Manipur

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Major share of vacancies is in West Bengal (including Graduate & Data Entry Operator posts).

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Post-Wise Qualification Details

Trade Apprentices (ITI)

• Fitter

• Electrician

• Electronics Mechanic

• Instrument Mechanic

• Machinist

Qualification:
Matriculation + 2-year full-time ITI (NCVT/SCVT recognized)

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Technician Apprentices (Diploma)

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Instrumentation

• Civil

• Electrical & Electronics

• Electronics

Qualification:
3-year full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline

• 50% marks (General/EWS/OBC-NCL)

• 45% marks (SC/ST/PwBD)

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Graduate Apprentices

Qualification:
Regular full-time Graduate (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA)

• 50% marks (General/EWS/OBC-NCL)

• 45% marks (SC/ST/PwBD)

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Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator

Qualification:
Class 12th (Below Graduate level)

• 50% marks (General/EWS/OBC-NCL)

• 45% marks (SC/ST/PwBD)

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Important Eligibility Dates

• Graduate & Technician Apprentices: Qualification obtained between 01.04.2022 – 28.02.2026

• Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry): Qualification obtained between 01.04.2021 – 28.02.2026

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Age Limit (As on 28 February 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST – 5 years

• OBC (NCL) – 3 years

• PwBD – 10 years (additional relaxation for reserved categories)

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Stipend

Stipend will be paid as per provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules (as amended).

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Selection Process

There will be:

• No Written Exam

•  No Interview

Selection will be based on:

• Merit list prepared from marks obtained in the essential qualification

• Document Verification

• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test

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How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026

Candidates must follow both steps carefully:

Step 1: Register & Apply on Portal

• Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry Operator):
  Apply through NAPS – https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

• Technician & Graduate Apprentices:
  Apply through NATS – https://nats.education.gov.in

Establishment IDs:

• NATS: EWBKOC000077

• NAPS: E05201900011

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Step 2: Fill Microsoft Form

After applying on NATS/NAPS portal, candidates must submit details through Microsoft Form before 9 March 2026 (5 PM).
Failure to submit the form will result in rejection.

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Documents Required

• 10th Marksheet (DOB proof)

• ITI/Diploma/Degree/HSC Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• EWS Certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

• Aadhaar Card

• PAN Card

• Bank Account (Aadhaar linked)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Signature

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Important Instructions

• Apply for only one discipline code.

• Candidates with higher qualifications (BE/BTech/MBA/CA etc.) are NOT eligible.

• Apprenticeship does NOT guarantee permanent employment in IOCL.

• Only regular full-time qualifications are eligible (No distance/part-time).

• Last date for online registration: 9 March 2026, 5 PM.

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Key Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	2 March 2026 (10 AM)
Last Date to Apply	9 March 2026 (5 PM)
Document Verification	To be notified via Email

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Contact for Queries

Email: mkterapprentice@indianoil.in

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IOCL Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Notification PDF	Click here
Apply Online	Click here
Official Website	Click here

Final Words

This is a great opportunity for Diploma, ITI, 12th pass, and Graduate candidates to gain hands-on experience with one of India’s largest public sector companies. Since selection is purely merit-based and no exam is conducted, candidates with strong academic records have a good chance.

Interested applicants are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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